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New in ground Shotcrete Pool Build in South Florida.

After lurking in these forums for months and learning a ton, we are finally about to break ground. Its been a lot of motivation to watch all those spectacular builds go from a patch of dirt/grass to a unique designs. Our dig is scheduled for Wednesday February 19th. As our son turns a month old. Lets just hope it comes out as great as the builds shared here. Here is what we have so far, but we are open to suggestions and ideas:

Re: New in ground Shotcrete Pool Build in South Florida.

Noticed your heater at only 140K BTU...do you plan on only using it for the spa per the schematic? I'm guessing you might be able to bump up the heater at minimal cost to help with reducing the heating time for the spa. You could get that bad boy toasty in 20 min with a larger heater.

Also, do you want to swim laps? If so, you may need to take out some steps to allow for turning aro

Re: New in ground Shotcrete Pool Build in South Florida.

It's actually not a heater but a heat pump. We just want to use the pool year round more than anything. Most pools down here don't have anything. It was advised that since the air temp is above 45-50 deg year round that would be our best option, and also that we don't have any gas on the property... It is my understanding that's the biggest heat pump pentair makes, I know heater ratings go a lot higher. I do like the idea of getting the spa hot and ready in a flash but to burry a gas tank and run lines is too much. Maybe something for the future... and add gas tiki torches.

Re: New in ground Shotcrete Pool Build in South Florida.

Hey Jro. I'm sure I took longer than most due to having to wait to do a babyshower in the back yard, and then waiting for our son to be born. I would say 4 months to the day. I purposely delayed everything but once we approved the drawings and submitted the plans for permitting, took about 3 weeks for permit, about another week or so for marking utilities and dig schedule.

Was your experience any different?
How is the relocation of your utilities going?

Re: New in ground Shotcrete Pool Build in South Florida.

Thank you guys. Our son is the best thing to ever happen to us by far. The dig got moved till tomorrow Thursday because of not finishing digging another pool in the expected time. No big deal. But I sure will post pics of it.

Re: New in ground Shotcrete Pool Build in South Florida.

Day one of digging didn't start till friday and this is how far we got.. the wednesday date was postponed till thursday, and the machine that was brought out on thursday was not strong enough for the lime rock. PB says we might have another day and a half to two days of digging.

Re: New in ground Shotcrete Pool Build in South Florida.

its actually all limerock. the first digger that was brought out didn't even make a dent. Had to come back the next day with a bigger machine. The operator was still saying that the bottom was very, very hard. The trees are all avocados. where the house actually sits used to be an avocado grove, previous owner divided all the land into acre parcels and build homes. I think in total we have 58 trees left.

Today they are framing and installing rebar. Crew states it might take about 2-3 days to complete the job. Ill post pictures later on tonight of todays progress.